Vice President of Clinical Services

Job Type Full-time Description Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Vice President of Clinical Services! Position Summary The Vice President of Clinical Services provides high-level strategic leadership and clinical expertise to Nexus agencies. This role develops and executes clinical strategies that advance organizational goals, strengthen treatment outcomes, and ensure clinical excellence. The Vice President of Clinical Services maintains deep knowledge of each agency's clinical programs, treatment models, outcome measures, and service delivery, ensuring alignment with Nexus's clinical standards and strategic priorities. By providing leadership and guidance to agency clinical leaders, the Vice President of Clinical Services promotes the consistent implementation of best practices and evidence-informed, trauma-responsive approaches, advancing high-quality clinical services across Nexus. Primary Responsibilities Clinical Strategy & Leadership Develops and implements the organization's clinical vision, treatment philosophy, and strategic priorities across Nexus agenciesProvides leadership regarding clinical practice, treatment effectiveness, service quality, and emerging industry trendsCollaborates with executive leadership to ensure organizational strategies support both mission achievement and long-term sustainabilityLeads organization-wide clinical initiatives designed to strengthen outcomes, improve effectiveness, and enhance service deliveryEstablishes organizational standards for clinical practice, treatment protocols, service delivery, documentation, and supervisionRepresents Nexus as a clinical leader with external partners, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders Clinical Excellence, Outcomes, & Performance Develops systems to evaluate and improve clinical outcomes for Nexus agenciesReviews trends related to client outcomes, service quality, safety, and treatment effectiveness and develops strategies to address identified opportunitiesEnsures implementation and fidelity of evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and culturally responsive treatment practicesChampions continuous quality improvement efforts designed to strengthen client and family outcomesProvides oversight of clinically related quality assurance and performance improvement initiativesEnsures organizational practices remain focused on achieving measurable and meaningful outcomes Clinical Leadership Development & Workforce Excellence Provides leadership, consultation, mentorship, and development to agency clinical leadersEstablishes organizational expectations related to clinical supervision, leadership development, and professional practicePromotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among clinical leaders throughout the organizationSupports recruitment, retention, and development strategies designed to attract and retain highly qualified clinical professionalsFosters a culture of accountability, innovation, professional growth, and excellence Clinical Risk Management, Compliance, & Accreditation Provides oversight of clinical risk management activities for Nexus agenciesEnsures compliance with applicable licensing regulations, accreditation standards, professional practice requirements, and clinical policiesCollaborates with agency leadership to proactively identify, mitigate, and manage clinical and treatment-related risksGuides organizational response to significant clinical events, treatment concerns, and regulatory mattersOversees development and maintenance of clinical policies, practice standards, and treatment protocolsEnsures organizational readiness for licensing reviews, accreditation activities, audits, and regulatory inspections. Service Development, Growth, & Innovation Evaluates emerging treatment models, clinical innovations, and industry best practices for organizational applicationPartners with operational leadership in the development, expansion, acquisition, affiliation, and implementation of new programs and servicesIdentifies opportunities to enhance service effectiveness, increase access to care, and improve client outcomesSupports grant development, program innovation, and strategic initiatives requiring clinical expertise. Dyad Partnership & Organizational Integration Functions in a strategic dyad partnership with the Vice President of Operations to ensure alignment between clinical excellence and operational performanceCollaborates with Executive Directors and clinical leaders to support achievement of organizational goals, quality outcomes, workforce stability, and service effectivenessPartners with Home Office departments to ensure successful implementation of enterprise initiativesProvides clinical guidance regarding operational decisions that may impact treatment delivery, service quality, or client outcomesSupports organizational strategic planning, performance management, and leadership development activitiesAssumes leadership assignments and organizational responsibilities as designated Requirements Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or another related clinical fieldState-specific, independent clinical licensure required (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP, or equivalent)Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experienceMinimum of 7 years of supervisory and management experienceDemonstrated experience leading multiple programs, agencies, service lines, or regions within behavioral health, human services, health care, or child welfare settingsValid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Preferred Qualifications Executive leadership experience in a multi-site behavioral health, child welfare, health care, or human services organizationExperience overseeing residential treatment, foster care, community-based mental health, and related service linesBoard-approved supervisor status or advanced clinical certifications Experience leading organizational growth, service expansion, affiliation, or merger activities At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. Our ICARE Values Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approachesCompassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concernAgility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quicklyResponsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurateExcellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards Travel Travel up to 50 percent of the time required via air and ground transportation. Expected Hours Of Work Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday